The Lyall Collection of Cut and Countermarked Coins

Dominica, Authority of August 1813, Sixteen Bitts (valued at Twelve Shillings), a Charles IIII, 8 Réales, 1794fm, Mexico City, centrally pierced from the rev. with a circular hole with 15 crenations, countermarked both sides with a crowned 16 raised within a shaped indent [the 1798 Eleven Bitt Dollar re-valued in 1813], 23.17g/357.6gr (Prid. 24 [Sale, lot 295]; KM. 8.3). Coin fine, countermarks better, extremely rare £2,000-3,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Lyall Collection of Cut and Countermarked Coins.

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Provenance: Bt D. Parker